Delegates and Caucus Plan For County Convention 1868
Governor and state officers plus three penitentiary commissioners and electors at large are named with a plan to appoint nine delegates to the District Convention at Dixon on June 1 1868. Representation favors towns wards and votes from 1864 as basis. caucuses urged for April 25 in Freeport and other towns. List of towns wards and delegates shown. dated Freeport April 11 1868. By order of the Central Committee with signatories from various towns and Freeport officials.
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Largs
United States
Dixon
Third District Republican Delegate Convention Notice
The Republican voters of Illinois Third District will send delegates to a convention at Iron on Tuesday in June 1868 to nominate a congressional candidate. Representation is one delegate per 300 Lincoln votes in 1864 plus fractions. Counties are assigned delegations as listed by the Republican Congressional Committee.
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Illinois
Iron
Congress
Lincoln
del Carroll
Daviess
Ory
Gang
Nage
C. Burchuand
Jas
Edsall
Ib. B
Warner
William Cary
Republican Congressional Committee
Impeachment trial resumes with extensive prosecution address
The impeachment trial resumed on Wednesday with a rule allowing managers and counsel to speak. At ten minutes to one, Mr Boutwell opened the prosecution for three hours, drawing strong attention despite fatigue. He argued each indictment point with clear witness evidence and urged guilty verdicts, asserting the President violated laws and the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. Boutwell
Impeachment Trial Speeches Highlight Johnson Case
The article recounts Senate impeachment arguments over President Andrew Johnson including Nelson, Groesbeck, Stevens and Butler. It notes defense claims that acts were unconstitutional and prosecutors pressing perjury and violation of the Tenure of Office Act, with focus on Stanton and Reconstruction policies.
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House of Representatives
United States
Bouftvell
Senate
Andrew Johison
Greenville
Ag Aldermart
Nelson
Groesbeck
Stanton
Stevens
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
South
Butler
Mr. Williams
County Convention to appoint delegates at Plymouth Hall
Republican voters of Stephenson County are reminded the County Convention to appoint six delegates to the State Convention at Peoria and nine delegates to the Congressional Convention will be held at Plymouth Hall in this city at 1 P M on Thursday next. The gathering is expected to draw a large attendance. note the meeting is at Plymouth Hall, not the Court House, while the Circuit Court is in session at the latter.
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Stephenson County
Plymottly Hall
Freeport
Peoria
Plymouth Hall
Court House
Hair Restorer Dressing Ad by Mrs A Allen
An 19th century advert touts Mrs A Allen's improved Hair Restorer dressing described as the best reliable and cheapest way to dry hair. It claims to be a single bottle remedy sold by every druggist for one dollar and notes family approval from wife and children.
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A. Allen
Palmer not to be Governor candidate says local editors
The Carlinville Democrat quotes supporters of General John M. Palmer asserting he would not decline a nomination if offered by the Peoria convention. His friends say he cannot currently campaign due to finances and family concerns, but his Palmer will not be excluded from consideration by party leaders. Local caucuses urged support for Palmer, who has strong backing from several counties and old-town allies.
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Carlinville Démocrat
John’ My Palit
Palmer
Utanmoud
John M. Palmer
Peoria
General Palmer
Republican Party
Mistindérsta
Oglesby
Soldiers Monuments fund drives across county towns
A series of county meetings to raise funds for a Soldiers Monument drew varied but positive turnout despite bad weather. General Atkins and Major Sawyer spoke at Ridott. Rock Run and Rock City anticipated strong subscriptions. Baileyville hosted a large audience with Hon. J. M. Bailey, raising 135 dollars and planning further circulation of the subscription paper through Silver Creek township.
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Rock City
Davis
Atkins
Rock Run
Ridott
Sawyer
Baileyville
J. M. Bailey
Silver Creek
Gardening Roses for Healthful Home Gardens
Gardening is praised as a popular pastime for women, who beautify their cheeks by planting roses in their gardens. The activity is described as pleasant, healthful, and a rewarding use of time and effort.
Prospect of War With Indians on Western Plains This Summer
A ominous forecast warns of a bloody conflict with Native tribes on the Western Plains this summer as hostilities have already begun their murderous course.
Pope receives unexpected £200000 check from Peabody
The Pope has received an unexpected cheque for £200,000 from Peabody. The Executive Board of the State Agricultural Society will meet at Quincy on the 30th. Advertisements promote D. B. De Land & Co. Best Chemical Saleratus as a healthful bread addative for palatable results.
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Peabody
State
Agricultural Society
Quincy
D. B. de Land & Co
Eid
Judge Ormsbee's Property Sale At His Residence
Judge Ormsbee conducted a sale of his personal property at his late residence in the city last Saturday. The sale was well attended and fetched fair prices. He has rented his house and moved his family to Chicago, where he plans to reside permanently. We regret his departure.
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Ormsbee
Chicago
Toilet Articles at Treat and Stocking Drug Store
Treat and Stocking offer a range of toilet articles and mysterious adjuncts of the female toilet. The shop, opposite the Court House on Stephenson Street, stocks exquisite perfumes and rare cosmetics. Ladies are urged to call for the best beautifiers.
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Treat & Stocking
Court House
Stephenson Street
Parkhurst Vocalists to Return for May Concert
Prof Parsons reports Parkhurst vocalists plan a concert in Fry's Hall around May 4. Citizens who enjoyed their Fry's Hall performance last year expect a larger audience this time and say they are well worth hearing.
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Parsons
Parkhurst
Fry’s Hall
Parkburts
Fresh Stock at Ford and Wise Jewelers
Ford & Wise, Freeport’s oldest jewelers, showcase a broad spring assortment. Notable items include Elgin watches bearing their name, nickel silver plated spoons and forks in new patterns, and agency rights for the Stock Plane and Mason & Hamlin Organ. Their store emphasizes quality, fair pricing, and attentive service.
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Messrs
Ford & Wise
Freeport
Elgin Watch Company
Messrs. Ford & Wise
Mason & Hamlin
Wey bloke opens new footie shop in town
Local retailer Paris unveils a fresh stockroom in Wey, advertising deep discounts across footwear. Shoppers urged to visit as prices are slashed to the lowest notch amid grand opening bustle.
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Paris
Harla
Stayer Boots Up Town with Quality Goods
A local dealer touts J. H. Stavats goods as the best select and most tasty variety ever brought to the city. Most items are home manufactured with eastern purchases chosen to meet community needs. Call on Stayer for a reliable article.
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J. H. Stavat
Visit J. R. Harding in Tarbox block near JouRNAL office
Visit Freeport to meet J. R. Harding, a genial accommodating dealer opposite the Journal office. He offers an extensive stock of clothing and gentlemen's furnishings at unusually low prices with fresh supplies regularly arriving. See him to be convinced.
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J. R. Harding
Journal Office
Freeport
Lecture by Prof Edgerton poorly attended at newstone school
The Star notes a very poorly attended Edgerton lecture at the newstone school house. It also reports local business activity including Mr Fowler moving to Clark's brick block basement, Metz opening a meat market in Ozburn’s building, and new buildings rising as real estate advances. A Lena foundry engine purchase and planing mill upgrade are announced. The O. Roush store was robbed for about three hundred dollars, jewelry losses reported, and the front door found ajar. Local election results show trustees opposing license being elected.
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Star
Edgerton
My. Fowler
Heétel
Clark
John ‘Metz
Theo
Roush
Geo
Heéninger
Lena
None Such Oysters and Finest Apples at Diffenbaugh's
The report praises the large None Such oysters and the richest large apples at Diffenbaugh's, noting the late season yet quality remains high. The shop offers fruit, confectionery, and oysters at reasonable rates, with a broad selection and steady sales.
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Diffenbaugh
Married couples join two unions in Illinois and Harlem
On April 21 1868 at LL Baker's residence in Illinois Thomas MCCCAULEY of Rutland La Salle to Sarai Jane BAKEt of Harlem Stephenson Co were married by Rev George B Walker On April 20 at the Pennsylvania House D SWorrHInr and Miss 8S M Jacobs united in marriage by Rev F P Cleveland
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Ll. Baker
George B. Walker
Thomas McCcauley
Rutland
Pennsylvania House
F. P. Cleveland
D. Sworrhinr
M. Jacobs
Market Prices at Freeport on April 28 1868
Freeport markets report price lists for corn at 0.73 per shelled bushel oats 0.53 wheat 1.65 to 2.00 rye 1.60 barley 1.70 butter 0.35 to 0.88 per lb eggs 0.10 to 0.11 lard 0.10 potatoes 0.75 hides 0.66 calf skins 1.21 to 1.24 wood 7.00 per cord clover seed 5.00 timothy seed 1.50 per bushel chickens 0.15 to 0.20 each turkeys 0.80 per lb wool unwashed 0.28 to 0.30 washed 0.30 barrel rates vary at the office.
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George Truckenmiller
Prospect
Jacob Milter
A. WY
J. R. Chambers
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Solomon Stover
Andrew Low
Moses Weaver
Reuben Snider
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